A motorcyclist still recovering from an accident on a 'dangerous junction' of the A354 has implored the local authority to act before it is too late. Matthew Brignall, 56 from Salisbury is an autism support worker and had been travelling from Salisbury towards Coombe Bisset around 7.30pm on May 17.
Matthew was riding his Yamaha R6 just past the corner for Old Blandford Road, travelling towards the crossroads of Homington Road and Old Shaston Drove when a driver of a VW pulled out from Old Shaston Drove, with Matthew colliding with the vehicle and coming off his bike. Emergency services were called, with Matthew sustaining serious injuries including several broken ribs and an injury to his arm. It is now six weeks since the incident, and Matthew has called on the responsible local authorities to do something about the 'danger spot' before there is a fatal accident.
A few parts of Matthews bike and helmet, including his sun visor, were still located at the scene of the accident (Image: Newsquest) The crash came just more than a month before Greg Condliffe had a serious accident at the same junction, with poor visibility and high speeds along the stretch of road contributing to making the crossroads dangerous. The incident has left Matthew unsure as to whether he will ever ride again. He passed his motorcycle test in 1995 and had been riding regularly since 2007.
Matthew said: "I am a biker through and through, but this incident has left me nervous and questioning whether I will.
